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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.65, 47.25 and 27.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.65, 47.25 and 27.35 is: 40.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.65 : 47.25 = 27.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.65/47.25 = 27.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.65x = 47.25 × 27.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.65x = 1,292.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292.05/31.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.82

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